Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-12

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johnson, G. E. King, J. W. Lauder, F: p. Nor
| gan, G. W. Miller, F. s. Newman, P. Reiter, w. 8
Poems Jaa stephenson, W. D. swan, 3: v. Smith
J. T: Torbert, c. z Town, N. Irimble. J.
| srANsBuRY LODGE, NO. "A
| r. G.. Alexander, W. NJ; John Miller. 8. W.
Henry Yost, J. W.; ". E Nalley. Sec; Levi Nalley
Tiler; A. @. Osborn, 7. NJ. 7. Bowling, g. 8. Alex
ander, B. F. Ellin, j. E. Clarke, E G. Wineberger
D. g. Mount J. A. Thomas, A. Cotton, Geo. B. Lip
pod BraddocS a. 1o9nS Ren y: Mason
derson, II. Lchau, j. e. Chappele. d +: Breun
niger, A. o. Brummel A. R. McChesney, l. Il. Land
wehr, Thos h. JOY, Angus Lamono.
| THE PROGRAM In BALTIMORE.
| The special train reached Baltimore about 10 30
after an uneventful trip. AT the depot the recep
ton committee was on hand to receive the visiting
! fraters, and a hearty welcome was extended t
| all. After disembarking from the train the lint
was formed and the lodges marched to Cathedra
street, where the procession was formed. Although
| there was a great throng at this point, yet the
visitors were soon assigned their places This city
had the largest representation present, with tht
exception, OF course, OF the Baltimore lodges II
| was estimated that there were over 800 In line
| delegations from various points In Maryland and
other parts OF the country. Among the prominent
! Masons present were Hon. Geo. b. LOrtng, Henry
| End1cOtt, and VIM. P. Parkman, from MaSSachu-
sets; ]. Ross Robertson Chas. l. ,Worrell, Henry
MACPHERSON, and J. Fred. walker, from Canada;
Of R6oe o. ana Of New
Jersey; Serene D. Nickerson and Chas. c. Dame
Of Massachusetts,; Richard vaux, Michael Mes
Lamberton and SAINT C. Perkins, of Pennsyl.
yanla; Jn0 X. Purdie, PeytOn 8. Coles and r:
N. Page, OF Virginia; JOS D. Evans, J. J: Couch and
West Virginia; ThoS. Davidson and Jonathan 8.
Dawson, q Delaware; Chas. A. woodward, OF Ohio;
Cun0rQ r MacCalla, OF Pennsylvania; VIM. b.
| ISaacS of VIRGINIA. nOnalA Rain North
Carolina; ThOs. r. Pattep, Of Pennsylvania and
J. E. Jervis OF Delaware; Rev. Fielder Israel, OF
| j. simpson Africa, of Pennsylvania; Chas Harris,
| Of Massachusetts; Henry Macpherson, OF Canada;
Augustus r Hail. Of Pennsylvania: j. II. Bond, OF
Delaware, and Dr. ChaS. II. COgSwell, of Iowa.
The procession, after forming in Cathedral street,
marched over the following route. From Cathedal
and Franklin streets, by Cathedral to Madison
when the column was reviewed by the grand
| master officers OF the Grand Lodge and distin-
EutaW ESssw Paee east H sde u
street, to west side Eutaw Place, Wilson street,
Madison avenue, Madison street, Howard, to AGA
denny Of Music.
EXERCISES IN THE ACADEMY.
The procession reached the Academy after
O'Clock, and public meeting was held The hall
| was handsomely and appropriately decorated.
The Fifth Regiment Band furnished the music
ana Grand Master ShryOck presided. An address
OF welcome was delivered by Mr.. Hodges, the
mayor OF the city. Grand Master John M Carter
delivered an historical address, in which he re-
viewed the history OF Masonry in Maryland during
author, james H. Brewer.
AT o'clock there was an excursion down the
pay. refreshments were served at the Fifth Regl-
ment Armory, the biddie-street Rink, Lehmann's
Hall, the Academy, and the Crescent Club. This
evening banquet viii be served to the grand off,
Gers at the Hotel Rennert, and then concerts and
| Armory.
there win be special train returning to this
CITY at 1O:3O pm, and also one at IL 80.
THE HISTORY OF THE GRAND LODGE
The ceremonies In Baltimore, which began
Tuesday evening, are to commemorate the or
ganization OF the Grand Lodge of Maryland, 100
years ago. The Masonic order had it's authorized
imitation In this country In 1873 In Massachusetts,.
1134, with Benjamin Franklin as grand master.
Inc nrSt lodge In Maryland Of which there Is any
knowledge was formed In 1850 at Annapolis under
authority OF the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
There are records OF an old lodge at Leonardtown
In 1853, but it is not known by what authority it
Was started In la65 Lord Blaney grand master
now In Hartford County, but which was then in
Baltimore county. In 1868 the Grand Lodge of
| town, Kent County. Md, and alter
wards lodge at Chestertown. In ITO
two lodges were chartered by the same authority
In Baltimore. Up to 1872 six lodges had been
established on the Eastern Shore, namely, the two
In Kent County, and one in Talbot, one In SOmer-
set one IN Dorchester, and one In Queen Anne's
Court House, now called EastOn, and organized the
Grand Lodge OF Maryland. The Baltimore lodges
the formation OF the Grand Lodge the lodges
which had been established under the authority
OF the Pennsylva Grand Lodge surrendered their
charters to that Grand Lodge, and received new
warrants from the Maryland Grand Lodge. The
Maryland Grand Lodge continued to meet at
talbot Court House until 1874, when the head
quarters were moved to Baltimore and the Grand
Lodge has met here continuously ever since, with
the exception OF the year 1903, when the meeting
or Eacf0 q Ia
building the Grand Lodge met in until 1912,
when the meetings were held at COncordia Lodge
room, In the Old watch-house, which stood on the
site now occupied by the City Hall. In 1882 the
meeting place was changed TO the Masonic Hall on
st. Pau street, now used by the city court. The
present temple on North Charles street was taken
posses ion OF in 1865 the cornerstone having been
laid November 20, 1885, On which occasion Jno. II.
b. Latrobe delivered notable GRAFTON, which was
highly commended by President Johnson and other
distinguished guests Among the most prominent
local historical events with which Maryland Ma
sonry Is identified were the laying OF the corner
stone or WaSh1ngtOn'S monument, July 4. 1915:
the laying OF the first stone OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, July 4, 1898 assisted by Chas Car
roll OF Carrolton, and the laying OF the first stone
OF the Baltimore and SuSQuehanna Railroad
tNorthern CentraD, August 4, 1929 In this
year there were thtrty-fve subordinate lodges,
but during the excitement caused by the anti
Masonic movement, brought about by the ground
less charges OF abduction and assassination OF
VIM. Morgan, the order declined, until, in 184O
membership of less than 800. In 1881 the anti
Masonic party met In Baltimore, and nominated
WIN. Witt for President. He received but seven
votes in the electoral college, and they were cast
by Vermont. In May, 1S43, the National Masonic
Convention was held In Baltimore, and In 1s45
there was decided revival in Masonry. The next
memorable thing In Maryland Masonry was the
laying or the cornerstone OF the new temple. The
trOwel used on that occasion was the same that
was used by Grand Master Levin Winder in laying
the cornerstone OF the old Masonic temple half
century before, and the gavel Was the same that
was used by George Washington In laying the
foundation OF the National Capitol
The Monument to edgWick.
THR SIXTH ARMY CORPS SURVIVORS HOLD A CAMP.
FIRE AT FREDERICKSBURG.
The survivors Of the Sixth Army CORPS arrived
at Fredericksburg, Va, yesterday afternoon, to
take part in the unwilling OF the monument to
Gen Sedgwick at Spotsylvania Courthouse TO-
day. They were met at the depot and escorted
to their headquarters by the Fredericksburg
Grays. A campfire was held last evening, which
was attended by large number o. the citizens
OF Fredericksburg. A letter was read from Gov.
Lee expressing regret that his public duties
woulu prevent him from attending the dedication.
Comrade w. j. Wray, OF the 23d Pennsylvania
regiment, who was master OF ceremonies de-
nvered an address, which was followed by music
Rotations, and speeches from Gov Orinsby OF
Vermont; Col. Cowan, OF Kentucky; Rev. j. P.